Thursday, February 17th, 2011

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    Life Imitating Art: Victoria Beckham Fall 2011

    vbeckham Life Imitating Art: Victoria Beckham Fall 2011Just when we thought we had Victoria Beckham all figured out style-wise, she presented a collection with a different vibe, looser silhouettes and eye-popping colors. We rarely see her in anything that is not form-fitting or neutral so it was a pleasant surprise to see that things took a change on the runway since her collections are a perfect reflection of her personal style. What has changed in the recent months while making the collection is the fact that Mrs. Beckham is now pregnant with her fourth child, so perhaps the looser feel of the pieces shifted the stars a bit and caused life to imitate art, the more perfect to hide her baby bump with.

    Her shows are always extremely intimate, with Beckham describing each design as it walks the runway, much like what Tom Ford did for his last runway show which only the cream of the crop was able to attend. The lead single from Dionne Warwick’s 1968 album “Valley of the Dolls” played softly in the background, foreboding the 1960′s-style glamour that would show through in the clothing.

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    Her signature form-fitting frocks were shown in the usual neutral shades as well as in new vibrant colors including saffron, vermillion and a multicolor honeycomb jacquard print. Looser silhouettes blended in seamlessly including swing dresses, oversized caftan dresses, a sweaterdress, sleeveless ruffle neck dresses and pleats in a few places adding to that easy feeling. Coats also seemed to give some room, perfect for all the expecting mothers in the Fall.

    “I really feel this season I have grown and evolved as a designer and as a person. As I have grown and become more confident in my own skin, I realized I wanted to give women the freedom to be more comfortable”, said Beckham. A designer who wants women to be comfortable? Especially one who is frequently seen out-and-about in nothing shorter than five-inch heels? Perhaps pregnancy is rendering Mrs. Beckham a little soft, but it definitely is only making her designs better.

    Visit www.victoriabeckham.com for more information and see more looks from the Fall 2011 collection below.

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    *Images courtesy of GoRunway.com. Quote courtesy of New York Times.

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    Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

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      i-D Puts Jeneil Williams, Rose Cordero, Ajak Deng, Liu Wen and Chanel Iman on the Covers for Pre-Spring 2011

      id i D Puts Jeneil Williams, Rose Cordero, Ajak Deng, Liu Wen and Chanel Iman on the Covers for Pre Spring 2011

      Color is in for Spring, but the real color that is most important is the slew of African American and Asian models that are garnering so much attention in the fashion world right now. From Joan Smalls as the face of Estée Lauder to Vogue Italia‘s recent fashion spread, diversity is slowly becoming reality and it really is about time. i-D Magazine is following suit by including top models Liu Wen, Jeneil Williams, Rose Cordero, Ajak Deng and Chanel Iman on the covers for its Pre-Spring 2011 issue.

      The models are featured in eye-popping brights from their makeup to their clothes, calling forth the arrival of Spring. Liu Wen wears a Jil Sander jacket, Jeneil Williams rocks a bright yellow dress from Osman and Rose Cordero shines in a pink shirt from DKNY. The cover was shot by Josh Olins and also features Kirsi Pyrhonen and Milou Van Groesen.

      ajakdeng 239x300 i D Puts Jeneil Williams, Rose Cordero, Ajak Deng, Liu Wen and Chanel Iman on the Covers for Pre Spring 2011Ajak Deng’s cover is much more naughty showing her in cat ears, a pink sheer top from John Galliano and a leather studded bra from Rokit, with a bold red lip. Her cover was shot by Emma Summerton and styled by Edward Enninful, who also worked on the Vogue Italia “Black Allure” spread. The trio work well together and we can’t wait to see what they have in store for the rest of the year.

      Chanel Iman’s cover shows just how much of a fashion heavyweight she is: she is pictured with Hilary Rhoda, Jessica Stam and Erin Wasson, all in the nude. Reasons to make sure your gym membership is up-to-date.

      Hoping to see these models on the runways for Fashion Weeks all around the world for the upcoming Fall 2011 collections.

      Visit www.i-donline.com for more information.

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      Friday, February 4th, 2011

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        Separate but Equal? Vogue Italia’s “The Black Allure” February 2011 Fashion Spread

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        It is Black History Month and what better way to celebrate than with a high-fashion shoot featuring the world’s most beautiful black models?

        The issue of diversity in fashion is one that we discuss frequently as it is still as serious a problem as it was many years ago. Yes, there are enough black supermodels right now for you to count on both hands and maybe one foot, but overall they pale in comparison to their white counterparts on the runway. That lack of diversity is also seen in glossies and editorials, where the representation of black women is scarce, whether it be on the cover or inside the publication in fashion spreads.

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        One such magazine that has pushed the envelope in terms of diversity is Vogue Italia. In July of 2008, they released an all-black issue and now they have shot a high-fashion spread titled “The Black Allure” featuring the elite of black models including Chanel Iman, Joan Smalls, Melodie Monrose, Arlenis Sosa, Aminata Niaria, Ajak Deng, Lais Ribeiro, Jourdan Dunn, Sessilee Lopez, Rose Cordero and Georgie Badiel. Behind the scenes were British photographer Emma Summerton who shot the shoot and Edward Enninful who styled it.

        The models look absolutely fantastic. The jewel colors and textures look perfect against their skin tones and the looks are unforgettable from Ajak Deng in Jil Sander’s neon orange strapless gown to a black and white solo shot of Jourdan Dunn in a high bun and Fendi and David Webb jewels. If these black models look this fantastic in the latest fashions, why aren’t they being showcased in every show and in every magazine?

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        “The Black Allure” might not be the most appropriate title and is controversial in its own right. Is there really an allure that draws people to black women? Why must our color be a fetish and not something that is embraced and included in traditional notions of beauty? Is this an actual step in the right direction or is fashion having a moment in which shows and spreads are just featuring models all belonging to one ethnicity? Fashion Weeks all around the globe are starting next week so we’ll see if it translates to diversity on the runways.

        Visit www.vogue.it for more information and see more looks from the spread below.

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        *Images courtesy of fashin and Fashion Gone Rogue.

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